'Arctic Blast:' Snow, Ice To Threaten Northeast After Windy, Rainy Start To Weekend 'Arctic Blast:' Snow, Ice To Threaten Northeast After Windy, Rainy Start To Weekend
'Arctic Blast:' Snow, Ice To Threaten Northeast After Windy, Rainy Start To Weekend Forecasters are tracking two more storms in the coming days: One bringing heavy rain and wind, the other snow and ice to the Northeast. Thursday, Jan. 11 will be partly sunny with a high near 45 while Friday, Jan. 12 will be the same, before rain begins in the evening, the National Weather Service says.  The heaviest rain will fall at night and could result in major flooding adding to the damage for the mid-week storm. Quieter conditions are expected today before the next system arrives Friday afternoon into the weekend. Expect another... Posted by US National Weather Service Bal…
Storm Downs Trees, Closes Roads Across Bucks County Storm Downs Trees, Closes Roads Across Bucks County
Storm Downs Trees, Closes Roads Across Bucks County Authorities advise residents to adjust their travel routes after heavy rains flooded parts of greater Philadelphia Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, Jan. 9 and 10.  Flood and coastal flood warnings remain in effect Wednesday for Philadelphia and parts of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Lehigh, and Northampton counties, according to meteorologists at the National Weather Service.  Drivers should take care to avoid flooded roadways and should never drive into pooled water, authorities note.  Here is a rolling, inexhaustive list of the most recent travel advisorie…
Falling Tree Misses Officer, Major Roadways Flooded: North Jersey Storm Damage Update Falling Tree Misses Officer, Major Roadways Flooded: North Jersey Storm Damage Update
Falling Tree Misses Officer, Major Roadways Flooded: North Jersey Storm Damage Update North Jersey residents are feeling the impact of this week's storm with thousands still without power and schools closed or delayed. In Bergen County, houses were hit on East Midland Avenue in Paramus and on Sunset Avenue in Englewood. A Mahwah police officer also escaped serious injury when a falling tree struck his cruiser. Route 17 was closed in both directions at various times in multiple spots, including in Hasbrouck Heights around 9:30 p.m., in East Rutherford just before midnight and in Rochelle Park about an hour later. A stretch of Route 46 in Lodi also was under water, as we…
Another Storm Nears: Weather Service Warns Of Event Causing More Flooding In NJ, PA Another Storm Nears: Weather Service Warns Of Event Causing More Flooding In NJ, PA
Another Storm Nears: Weather Service Warns Of Event Causing More Flooding In NJ, PA Yet another storm system is working its way toward the region, the National Weather Service warns. Northern New Jersey and Southeast Pennsylvania will remain in a flood stage through the end of the week, when the second storm is set to arrive, the NWS said. That storm will begin Friday evening, Jan. 12, with rainfall continuing overnight into Saturday, Jan. 13, the weather service said. That storm will also be accompanied by new flooding and damaging winds. While recovery is underway from the storm that affected our region last night, another storm is gearing up to affect our... Posted…
Thousands Without Power As Storm Intensifies In NJ Thousands Without Power As Storm Intensifies In NJ
Thousands Without Power As Storm Intensifies In NJ Thousands of New Jersey residents were without power as of Tuesday evening, Jan. 9, as the storm intensified. A State of Emergency ordered by Gov. Phil Murphy went into effect at 5 p.m., with state and local officials urging residents to stay off the roads. As of 7:25 p.m., more than 2,000 residents in Hunterdon County were in the dark, according to JCP&L, including 123 in Delaware; 729 in Lambertville City; 733 in Raritan; 437 in West Amwell, and more. In Morris County, 3,360 JCP&L customers were without power. Those are residents of Mount Olive where 2,449 people w…
'Avoid Unnecessary Travel': Rockland County Issues Severe Weather Alert 'Avoid Unnecessary Travel': Rockland County Issues Severe Weather Alert
'Avoid Unnecessary Travel': Rockland County Issues Severe Weather Alert A Hudson Valley county has issued a severe weather alert as a major storm system approaches the area. Rockland County government officials stated on Tuesday, Jan. 9 the system is expected to bring flooding rainfall, strong to damaging winds, moderate to locally major coastal flooding, and major shoreline impacts starting 6 p.m. Tuesday into 6 a.m. Wednesday (the most severe hitting between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.).  According to the National Weather Service, the storm may bring 4 plus inches of rain, widespread moderate to major river flooding threats, and maximum wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph…
State Of Emergency: 65 MPH Winds, Flash Flooding Expected In Severe Storm Headed To New Jersey State Of Emergency: 65 MPH Winds, Flash Flooding Expected In Severe Storm Headed To New Jersey
State Of Emergency: 65 MPH Winds, Flash Flooding Expected In Severe Storm Headed To New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency as all of New Jersey was under multiple weather alerts and advisories on Tuesday, Jan. 9, ahead of a storm expected to pound the region with heavy rain and gusty winds. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain is expected across the state with up to 65 mph winds that could cause power outages and uprooted trees, according to the National Weather Service. ⚠️ State of Emergency effective at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9 in anticipation of severe storms causing hazardous weather conditions including heavy rain 🌧️ , high winds 💨, and flash flooding 🌊. —…
New Upcoming Storm Could Topple Trees, Cause Power Outages Across Region, Officials Warn New Upcoming Storm Could Topple Trees, Cause Power Outages Across Region, Officials Warn
New Upcoming Storm Could Topple Trees, Cause Power Outages Across Region, Officials Warn Now’s the time to charge those phones and find those flashlights. Central Hudson Gas & Electric is urging customers to prepare for possible power outages ahead of a new storm system expected to bring drenching rain and damaging winds to the region. The storm, which is being labeled as a "multi-hazard event" by the National Weather Service, is expected to arrive late Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 9, and increase in intensity Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, Jan. 10. Forecasters warned that heavy rain could bring between 2 and 4 inches of rainfall to some areas along with potentially…
NWS Extends Flood Watch, Wind Advisories In These Pennsylvania Counties NWS Extends Flood Watch, Wind Advisories In These Pennsylvania Counties
NWS Extends Flood Watch, Wind Advisories In These Pennsylvania Counties As heavy rain moves out of Pennsylvania, the National Weather Service has extended flood watches and wind advisories for several Pennsylvania counties. What began on Tuesday is expected to continue, this means high wind speeds are expected to blow at 20 to 25 mph in the advisory zones. The stronger wind gusts could blow down tree limbs and some power lines. Scattered power outages are possible, according to NWS.  The wind advisory that started at noon on Tuesday has been extended through Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the following counties: Columbia. Dauphin. Fayette. Lancaster. Lebanon. Ly…
New Upcoming Storm Could Topple Trees, Power Lines Across CT, Energy Officials Warn New Upcoming Storm Could Topple Trees, Power Lines Across CT, Energy Officials Warn
New Upcoming Storm Could Topple Trees, Power Lines Across CT, Energy Officials Warn A new storm forecasted to track through the Northeast could put Connecticut residents at risk not only of flooding but also property damage and power outages, the state’s largest energy provider said. Ahead of the “multi-hazard event” slated to bring downpours and flurries to the Northeast starting Tuesday, Jan. 9, Eversource is warning Connecticut residents of the potential power outages and complications such a storm may bring. Earlier Report - 'Multi-Hazard Event': Here's Timing, Track For Powerful New Storm Taking Aim At Northeast In an email sent out to customers, the energy …
Here Are Snowfall Totals For Major Winter Storm That Dumped 18 Inches In Parts Of Massachusetts Here Are Snowfall Totals For Major Winter Storm That Dumped 18 Inches In Parts Of Massachusetts
Here Are Snowfall Totals For Major Winter Storm That Dumped 18 Inches In Parts Of Massachusetts A massive winter storm slammed Massachusetts and other parts of the Northeast over the weekend on Saturday, Jan. 6, and Sunday, Jan. 7, with Tyngsboro in Middlesex County getting the most snow in the state followed by Ashburnham in Worcester -- with each getting around 18 inches of accumulation. Here are the totals from snow reports throughout the state, according to the National Weather Service: Barnstable County 2 SSW Mashpee 1.0 in 0521 PM 01/07 Amateur Radio 1 NNW Truro 1.0 in 0639 PM 01/07 Public 2 S Yarmouth 1.0 in 0636 P…
Tracking Impactful Storm Blasting Region With Rain, Heavy Winds: Weather Service Tracking Impactful Storm Blasting Region With Rain, Heavy Winds: Weather Service
Tracking Impactful Storm Blasting Region With Rain, Heavy Winds: Weather Service Forecasters are tracking a mid-week storm set to blast the mid-Atlantic with heavy rain, wind, and in some parts, sleet. Monday, Jan. 8 will be mostly sunny with a high near 45 while Tuesday, Jan. 9 will be cloudy with a high closer to 60, according to the National Weather Service. Northern Maryland could see rain mixed with snow after 10 a.m. Tuesday. The rest of the state and the Washington DC and northern Virginia areas will see mostly rain, but there could be lots of it, the NWS said. A map released by the NWS calls for between 2.1 and 2.8 inches of rain across the DMV. A flood watch …